Compassionate Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner with 3 years of comprehensive experience providing acute care, wellness exams and chronic disease management for diverse and challenging populations. Skilled at analyzing patient histories and preliminary test results to build diagnosis.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner, Geriatric Medicine
Sanford Health
06.2021 - Current
Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
Family Nurse Practitioner, Urgent Care
Sanford Health
06.2021 - Current
Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
Coordinated referrals for specialty services and additional care.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
Nurse Practitioner
Sanford USD Medical Center
12.2020 - 06.2021
Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
Worked to care specifically with patient diagnosed with COVID 19 to qualify and administer Monoclonal antibody therapies
Registered Nurse- GI, Inpatient
Sanford Health
06.2017 - Current
Worked closely with the interdisciplinary team to provide quality care to patients undergoing Gastroenterology procedures
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
Implemented interventions, including IV administration and airway management
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
Educated patients, families and caregivers on procedures, diagnosis, treatment, and disease process.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department/Inpatient
Cheyenne River Health Center
09.2014 - 06.2017
Floated from emergency department to inpatient when needed to provide care to critical patients
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems
Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Mount Marty College
Yankton, SD
05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Nursing
Augustana College
Sioux Falls, SD
05.2014
Skills
Preventative health
Patient and family advocacy
EHR/EMR
Strong clinical judgment
Patient discharge planning
Critical decision making
Attention to details
Patient Education
Lab Result Evaluation
Clinical Care Standards
Certification
Advanced Cardiovascular Support (ACLS)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Affiliations
Nurse Practitioner Association of South Dakota (NPASD)
American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)